Published on April 10, 2026
Mentioning Andrew Lloyd Webber is to speak of one of the greatest musical theatre composers in history. Hits like ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and ‘Evita’ bear his signature. The same goes for a piece that is much more cheeky and contemporary, which this season will become one of the biggest surprises of the Madrid theatre scene. We are talking about ‘School of Rock’.
Based on the film of the same name, starring Jack Black in 2003, the stage adaptation is produced , who also composed the original music for the show. Premiering at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway in December 2015, ‘School of Rock’ has arrived at the Espacio Ibercaja Delicias tent with the story of Dewey Finn, a jobless musician – charmingly played – who poses as a teacher at an elite school until he ends up forming a rock band with his own students.
The highlight of the show, in addition to the brilliant performance delivered once again Möller and an effective set design, resides in an immensely talented child cast that makes it impossible not to fall in love with them. Besides their acting abilities that elicit laughter and affection from everyone present during the two hour and fifteen minute performance, they deserve credit for playing instruments such as the drums and bass live. This involves 43 talented young performers trained in different artistic disciplines at the JANA School, who rotate in groups of 13 during the weekly performances of the musical.
The adaptation of the script ón Recalde deserves applause, featuring sharp dialogue that leaves both adult and child audiences awestruck on more than one occasion. We already felt sorry for Diego Torres and the Bourbon family, but what great moments were delivered with their mention on stage and how well-written lines are brought to life , who shines more in his comedic performance than in the vocal part.
Among the musical’s standout numbers is ‘Stick it to the Man’, which has rightfully become an anthem of empowerment for the youth, placing them at the center of a story that reminds us of the importance of being present when educating our children if we want them to feel listened to and, above all, loved.
Celebrating the transformative power of music and the importance of creativity in education, ‘School of Rock’ has been applauded for years for the energy it exudes in a series of numbers that leave the audience cheering and ovating non-stop. Despite the cursing that occurs during the show, it is worth attending with younger ones to remind them of the importance of believing in themselves and following their passions, especially when societal norms seem less appealing.
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